High Power Microwave Research, Atmospheric Plasma Phenomena, Ultra-Wideband Propagation and Generation
Abstract
The primary objectives of this effort were to investigate gas breakdown, plasma antennas, and laser induced plasmas in the atmosphere. The contractor investigated the electrical breakdown of different types of gas under very fast transient voltage excitation. The research addresses different types of gas under different conditions of pressure, temperature, and electrical field stress as expressed on a Paschen curve. The contractor also investigated the feasibility of generating and shaping conducting plasma to be used as an antenna and generating a conducting path in the atmosphere using a high power laser.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA421932
Entities
People
- David W. Scholfield
- John M. Gahi
- William Prather
Organizations
- University of New Mexico